mental retardation sped 300. mild mental retardation iq scores between 55 to 70 need only...
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Mental Retardation
SPED 300
Mild Mental Retardation IQ scores between 55 to 70 Need only intermittent to limited support Typically do not “look” different from their
non-disabled peers Academic function may be the only
noticeable area of disability Often not identified until entering school Case study: “John”
Moderate to Severe Mental Retardation
IQ scores between 35 to 54 = moderate IQ scores between 20-34 = severe Need limited to extensive supports Likely to have “recognizable” syndrome
such as Down Syndrome Significant developmental delays Typically identified as infants or toddlers Limited adult independence
Moderate to Severe Mental Retardation
Group homes or semi-independent living situations
Family counseling and respite care if continue living with family
Oftentimes work will be in sheltered workshops, with payment matching productivity
Case study: “Mary”
Profound Mental Retardation
IQ scores below 20 Need services at the pervasive level,
typically throughout their lives Likely to have multiple disabilities,
especially in areas of mobility and communication
Some live in institutions but most live in group homes
Case study: “Ronald”
Inclusionary Tactics Team approach with roles assigned
through IEP Direct Instruction
• Model the concept
• Provide structured practice
• Give ample feedback
• Opportunities for guided and independent practice
Inclusionary Tactics Task Variation
• Previously learned tasks are interspersed with those that have been recently mastered
Computer-Assisted Instruction• Used in combination with teacher-directed
instruction
• Provides guided and independent practice
Inclusionary Tactics Cooperative learning groups Peer tutoring “Lecture-Pause” approach
• 6-8 minutes of lecture
• 2-4 minute pauses to discuss lecture and share notes in small groups
Inclusionary Tactics Paraprofessional in the classroom Flexible learning objectives Provide concrete, not abstract, examples Integrate daily living skills (e.g., use of
deodorant after gym class)
Summary Education used to be in separate
classrooms and schools Now 90% attend regular schools and
about one-third spend 40% of the school day in mainstream classrooms
Even those with severe or profound MR may be included in regular classrooms for a least part of the day